Iced Green Tea with Mint

When you’re thirsty and want something cold to drink to appease your thirst what do you choose? After working outside in the hot sun one of my favorite beverages is a tall, cold glass of iced green tea with mint. It’s healthy, a great thirst quencher, and the mint gives it a burst of freshness that leaves me feeling cool and refreshed.

Green tea is thought to have health benefits due to the high level of antioxidants – specifically catechins. It’s good for the heart, helping to prevent a variety of heart problems from high blood pressure to elevated cholesterol levels. Green tea also has anti-inflammatory benefits and is a much healthier choice than sugar-laden drinks like soda and juice cocktails.

So grab a few green tea bags and handful of fresh mint. Make it today. Let it chill and serve it over ice. Then let the refreshment begin!

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Comments

Good morning, Maria,
What gorgeous pictures! I don't even drink tea (hot or cold) but those pics make me want to try it. I've never developed a liking for the taste but I know I should be drinking it for the health benefits. Combined with the mint, I think I would like this. Thanks for the recipe - I'll let you know how it goes.
Hope you're having a great summer.

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